06.26.2023

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47º | Mostly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 8:00 a.m. | Sunset 5:39 p.m.

Culture

Celebrate summer with a trip to the Berea Craft Festival

Presented by a LOUtoday Partner

Festival-goers walk into an outdoor arts and craft festival

A world of wonder awaits at the Berea Craft Festival. | Photo by Berea Tourism

We don’t want to be dramatic, but there’s only one right way to kick off summer: with stunning craft and artisan work, live demos + all the artsy fun at the 2023 Berea Craft Festival.

Happening Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 (Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), the festival has something for everyone.

Pro tip: Berea is a 2-hr. drive from Louisville and has tons of cute lodging options, so why not make a weekend of it?

Here are four things to look forward to:

Seeing stunning work by 110+ artists and craftsmen

The Berea Craft Festival will showcase artists working across a variety of mediums, including metal, textiles, wood, ceramics, fiber + more. Read: Whatever kind of art you’re most interested in will be there — plus plenty of opportunities to discover new favorites.

Live demonstrations

If you’ve always wanted to see how master artists throw pottery, blacksmith metal, or crimp fine jewelry, then you’re in luck. Berea’s live demonstrations allow attendees to observe the artistic process for themselves, up close and personal, as artist schedules permit.

a woman weaving outside — Fiber artist Ladonna Sy demonstrates her artistic process.
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Photo by Berea Tourism

Live entertainment

The strolling performers are one of the most unique aspects of the Berea Craft Festival. While browsing artist booths, attendees can also enjoy live music performed by local musicians strolling through the festival.

Shopping in the Old Town Artisan Village

It’s not an arts festival if you don’t bring home souvenirs. After checking out the festival, don’t miss making a pit stop at the shops in the Old Town Artisan Village to continue the fun. Berea is the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky for a reason.

Interested? Tickets ($6 for adults, $5 for seniors) are available at the gate. Kids under 12 get in free, and friendly dogs on a leash are welcome to tag along. Parking is also free.

See you there, Louisville.*

Asked

What kind of family-friendly activities do you look for during summer vacation?

A. Supervised swimming
B. Hands-on learning opportunities
C. Team sports
D. All of the above

Let us know

Events

Tuesday, June 27

Earth, Wind & Fire | Tuesday, June 27 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $79.50-$129.50 | The “Boogie Wonderland” is coming to LOU, courtesy of this multi-genre band that has sold 90+ million records worldwide.

Wednesday, June 28

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday | Wednesday, June 28 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Gates open at 5 p.m. for this three-show concert with The Hold Steady, The Watson Twins, and Turbo Nut — just remember, no dogs or coolers allowed.

Thursday, June 29

Bourbon & Bites with Bulleit and Blade & Bow | Thursday, June 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $44-$49 | Taste four whiskeys paired with a small dish from a Louisville chef.

Friday, June 30

Late Night Date Night “Ghostbusters” | Friday, June 30 | 6-10 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $0-$5 | Watch this classic flick starring Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver on a giant screen under the stars.

Saturday, July 1

Kentucky Yoga Initiative Yoga Class | Saturday, July 1 | 8-9 a.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Rise and stretch for this early morning class.

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News Notes

Transit

Starting Saturday, July 1, RiverLink will increase its toll prices by 4.9%. The new rates for passenger vehicles to cross the Lincoln, Kennedy + Lewis and Clark bridges will range from $2.52-$5.04. The highest increase will be for vehicles with five or more axles at $15.09. (WDRB)

Arts

Admission will be free to see the Speed Art Museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Louisville’s Black Avant-Garde: Robert L. Douglas.” Over 30 works by the local artist, which reflect Louisville’s Black community, will be on display Friday, June 30-Sunday, October 1.

State

Oldham County is the wealthiest county in the state according to data from the IRS, U.S. Census Bureau, and Zillow. The median income for Oldham is $109,815. Jefferson County — which ranked ninth — has a median income of $61,633. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Sports

Louisville City FC Academy is looking for coaches to join its youth academy. To help coach the next generation of soccer stars, email Mario Sanchez for additional info.

Shop

It’s almost time to gather your red, white, and blue gear — and don’t forget the fireworks. 4 Fingers Fireworks (10070 Hwy 44 in Mt. Washington) is offering 10% off all orders — just mention LOUtoday to receive the discount.

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City

Y’all means all

Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time

Two people standing in front of a mural that spells of the word "love" in a rainbow.

Take a moment to reflect on our city’s Human Rights Campaign score. | Photo by Louisville Tourism

Every year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a Municipal Equality Index which dives into municipal laws, policies, and services to score the city’s inclusivity of LGBTQ+ people.

Here’s how LOU did over the last three years:

In 2020, we scored 100 out of 100
In 2021, we scored 100 out of 100
In 2022, we scored 100 out of 100

Let’s break down how we got here and how that score may change.

Non-discrimination laws

This category awards up to 30 points based on whether LGBTQ+ discrimination is prohibited by law in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation.

2020 score: 28
2021 score: 28
2022 score: 30

Municipality as employer

Cities as employers can achieve up to 28 points by meeting certain guidelines for ensuring an inclusive workplace and benefits. We’ve stayed at 26 out of 28 from 2020-2023.